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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-19

OF all the dismal failures that ever were
recorded in this country, the so-called Gin
ternational encampment' at Chicago is the
worst For months it was heralded abroad
that Chicago would show us what could be
done in the military line; that her enterprise,
which was phenomenal in all things. would
push forward to success military show which
should be model for the world; that foreign
nations would send representative bodies of
tooops to compete for the generous prizes, and
that the home militia would flock to the camp
in great numbers to welcome the soldiers from
across the sea. But alas! how uncertain is
the calculation even of Chicago enthusiasm.
The foreign troops and the home troops
mostly staid at home, and the people who
were to pay money to sec the great spectacu-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-19

BEFORE that eminent Chicagoan, ex-sheriff
McGarigle, fed to Canada, he loudly declared
that he had not dollar in the world but
reports from Canada represent him as living
luxuriously with his family, and as being
ionized because he has plenty of money. 1t
is a popularity of embezzlers, defaulters and
boodlers to disclaim possession of any ill-got-
ten gains; but it is noticeable that one of
them seldom suffers inconvenience from his
alleged lack of funds. The honest man who
is without dollar is apt to feel the pangs of
poverty, and would be glad to learn the
secret, which seems to be more certain than
Henry Georges, of making something out of
nothing
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-19

EX-SENATOR MCDONALD is now in Salt
Lake City for the purpose of defending the
Saints in the suits begun by the government
for the dissolution of the Mormon Church
and the subsidiary societies, and winding up
the affairs of these corporations. It pains
the Journal exceedingly to note the ascend
sncy Mr.. Hyde is gaining over the good DR..
Jekyll in the dual personality of the once
thoroughly upright and reputable ex-senator.
The first signs of this misfortune were visible
in the late city campaign.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-19
PEOPLE AND THINGS.

LORD SALISBURY has been selling some of his
London property. amounting to about 81, 900, 900
worth.
IT is reported that Chicago lady offered
Palmer House. waiter $40 for e napkin used by
Mrs Cleveland.
REV. G. II. STURGEON is credited with having
declined an offer of $50 600 for 100 lectures to be
delivered in this country.
SEVEN United State Senators spent the sum-
mer in Europe. They were Palmer, Stock
bridge, Hale, Frye. Spooner, Aldrich and Haw
ley.
Mr.. GLADSTONE has laEely expressed himself
in favor of some plan by which members of
Parliament will receive salaries for their serv-
ices .
JULIAN HAWTHORNE has accepted the liter
ary edtorship of the American Magazine" and
his first contribution of book reviews will be
printed in the November number of that periodi-
cal.
SENATOR RIDDLEBERGER, the eccentric states
man Of Virginia. is a poor man from a senatorial
stand point. He lives in large, square. wooden
house at Woodstock, Va. and his domestic life
is a happy one. His wife and seven children
make his home lively and interesting Riddle
berger recently remarked TO visitor at Wood
stock: There is the Jail where l stay some
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-19

ing for himself and several thousand others,
he protested against the adoption of the reso-
lutions. He was cried down, and the resolu-
tons adopted, of course. The incident illus
trates condition of affairs that is general.
The people who have expressed sympathy
with the Anarchists and denunciation of the
law represent but a single class, and small
proportion of the whole people. Perhaps fifty
out of population of 5000, as happened at
Braidwood, would represent the proportion of
Anarchist sympathizers in the cities and larg-
er towns, while in the smaller towns and ru-
raj districts the proportion is greatly less-in
fact, hardly appreciate. The great mass of
the people are conservative and law abiding,
and are willing to accept the operations and
conclusions of the law as final. The Anarch-
ist sympathizers represent nobody but them
selves, and their number is very limited.
They are but the froth on the current. "The
shadows murmur while the deeps are dumb. "
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-19
AFTER THE WHITE CAPS.
Rumors that They Will Be Prosecuted in the
Federal Court Under the Klu-Klux Laws.

There is rumor that the depredations Of the
white Caps" Of Southern Indiana will be
brought before the federal grand jury. which
convened on Monday. All efforts to convict this
outlaws at their own homes have proved futile
for the reason that in nearly all the counties
where they operate they have control of the
courts. and it is well known that urinR the last
month effort has been made to get the cases
in the United States Court. Governor Gray
and District Attorney Sellers were recently il
consultation about the proposed investiga ton.
and the Governor. in tho strongest terms. urged
that the federal court take up the cases il there
was any section of the law under which 1t could
be done. The statutes carefully exam
iued by the two, and old section was foun(
providing for tho punishment OF Klu klux, II
the South under which it is believed the outlaw
can be tried. If any doubt SHOULD arise about
the constitutionality of that section there
other sections covering the cases of the white
Caps" and there seems to be no doubt about the
federal government having the power to ad:
aminister law In the case. The law-abidine peo-
pie in the counties where the depredations have
been most frequent anxious that the feder-
al curt should give them protection, and have
volu inferred to give the district attorney all the
assis tance in their power. both in securing evil
dence for indictments and for conviction. The
federal officials have nothing to say about what
will be done, but there is ground for belief that
witnesses from the complaining counties will DO
summoned to appear before the grand jury next
week.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-19

PRESIDENT CLEvELAND's magnificent train
was not even slowed up in passing the great
battle fields between Chattanooga and At
lanta, and the bonfires with which they were
to be illuminated were not lighted. The
rain, doubtless, had something to do with the
omission, but there is every reason to believe
that there was no special regret that these
historic spots were passed over without any
attention. President Cleveland, the party he
represents, and the people whom he is now
visiting, have no desire to put into prom
inence the war or its battle-fields at this time
and there will be studied silence on all sub
jects that would remind the South of the fact
that its rebellion was overcome by the North
less than twenty-five years ago. This is tour
"for conquest" but unlike the tour of our
armies over the same ground, it is to capture
votes and subdue opposition to second term.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-19

THE bitter enmity that exists between d. A.
Littler, of Illinois. and Governor Dick Oglesby
is a matter Of common notoriety where they are
known. They are both Republicans and broth
law, but are at swords points. IIittler is
the Republican member of the Pacific railroads
investigating committee The other day, in
New York, Illinois man, observing Littler at
one of the leading hotels, remarked confidential
" to a newspaper reporter. do you see that big
man oyer there with the SLOUGH hat? That's
Dave Littier. He's on the Pacific railroads in
vestigation. Bnt he's quietly at work for Dick
Oglesby, Of Illinois, for President. Why is he
for Oelesby9 Why, they brothersin-la
That reason enough. Go and talk with him
about it," The reporter approached his man with
the free-andeasy manner indicative of an easy
task, and said; 81 understand you are for
Ogiesby for President, Mr. Littler2" The latter
gazed at the reporter for moment, and began
to fill up me! Me for Dick Oglesby for Presi-
dent" he exclaimed. The remainder of his re-
marks would look out Of place in print. The
reporter left with a conviction that he had been
cruelty trifed with.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-19

The Louisville Courier-Journal, which, a
while back, was lampooning the President
very vigorously, is toning down. 1t now
says within his orbit he is an exceedingly
competent person." Well, what is his orbit
Physically speaking it is very wide, but intel
lectually and morally it does not defy the
grasp of the imagination. The CD. wonders
at Mr.. Cleveland's great and growing grip on
he Democratic party. There is no wonder
about it. He controls the patronage. It
thinks he will continue to grow in popularity
for two reasons, viz: ''The one is that he is
an honest and a courageous man, who goes his
town gait The other is that, though not
thing of beauty nor yet joy forever, he is a
plain, matter fact man of sense and spirit,
who does not offend the vanity of the time"
This is very faint praise for party President
from party paper. The fact is, there is very
little in Mr.. Cleveland to praise.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-19

The new American party proposes to estab-
lish an organ in New York, and claims to
have the money to do it. 1t has already
established an Office and headquarters on
Broadway, and is giving signs Of considerable
vitality. The managers say the party will
take no part in the November campaign,
but will thoroughly organize the State and
hold State convention in April, with a
national convention later on-perhaps in
June when they will nominate presidential
ticket. There does not seem to be any urgent
necessity of moro political parties, but pos
sibly there may be long-felt want which we
do not perceive. There is always room at the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-19

WASHINGTON, D. c., has suddenly reached
the conclusion that the capital is the proper
pace in which to hold the national political
conventions next year and proposes to erect a
Blu ilding for the purpose, with seating capac-
ity of II, 900. When it is clearly understood
by the natives there that political conven-
fion is unlike medical association, and gives
no banquets to which they can come unin-
vited for free feed the interest in the mat
ter will probably subside.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-19
MISTAKES SUGGESTIVE OF METHOD.
Protest Against the Frequency of Flaws ir
Affidavits Against Saloon Keepers. -.

Recently many flaws have been found IN
affidavits made out by the prosecutor in the
Mayors court against saloon keepers and gamb-
lers that Superintendent Travis made avigorous
protest yesterday morning. When Fl. P. Hill
was placed on trial for Decorating the Sab
bath by scrubbing out a saloon az blind to seir
ing intoxicants, the affidavit was found to be Gt
fault. and the attorneys for Hill of course.
asked to have the case dismissed. This was NOT
DONE however. Mayor Denny heard the evf.
dence and took the under Amusement
After the conclusion of the trial Superintendent
Travis went to Prosecutor Mitchell and put him
in possession of the facts in relation to the
weakness of SO many afidavits, and told him the
police could not endure such work any longer
The patromen objected to bringing in violators
OF the liquor and gambling laws, and then have
them set free account of faulty afndavits
Mr.. Mitchell promised to that there was no
m ore cause for complaint The police do not
attempt TO hold Major Mitchell Responsible Tor
the loose work. as his duties are all ip the Grim
inal Court. and are so exacting as TO require niD
to leave all the work in the Mayors court to
deputy.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-19

Hon. s. NJ. SToCKsLAGER, Assistant Com
missioner Of the General Land Office. is on
visit to his home at Corydon, this State. In
published interview, replying to question
if he thought there should be any changes in
the land laws, he says:
eyes, very radical changes. l believe the
time has come when the title to no acre of the
small quantity of land remaining should be
permitted to pass from the government
except to an actual, bona fde settler, in guam
titles not exceeding Ice acres to each, except,
OF course, mineral lands. [ would repeal the
exemption law, the desert land law, the
timber culture law, and the stone and timber
act, and amend the homestead law by strik-
ing out greatly changing the Communication
feature. There would then be but little
chance for spectators and syndicates to get
hold of large bodies of land except by pur-
chase from second hands, as may be done of
any other lands. If these changes be not
made, the rapidlv-increasing value of these
lands will make them the prey of all kinds of
scheming spectators.
These suggestions are worthy of censidera-
ton. The area of desirable public land open
to entry is no longer such as to justify reck-
less policy in disposing of it. It should be
husbanded for actual, bona fide settlers, and
above all things be kept out of the hands of
syndicates and spectators. If the changes
in the law suggested by Mr.. Stockslager
would have this tendency they ought to be
made.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-19

lar display and furnish the funds to pay the
bills staid at home also. And now a receiver
is appointed, who will have nothing to receive,
but who will have to dismiss the show this
week with his blessing, and set the seal of fail
ure on an enterprise about which there was
much promise and no fuIfiliment
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-19

ABOUT fifty persons calling themselves
workingmen met in the town of Braidwood,
H., few days ago, to express sympathy with
the condemned Anarchists Speeches were
made and resolutions introduced that 1--WE, the
citizens Of Braidwood, in mass meeting as
semoled, hereby declare" etc. The current
was all one way. till prominent citizen rose
and said he did not think fifty people had
right to speak for city of 6,o00, and, speak
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-19

In the sweet by and by Indianapolis will
have natural gas, and Washington street will
likewise have new pavement. Then bust
ness will begin to boom, the transfer car will
"go," there will be a glorious-but what is
the use, dear friends. of fixing our minds on
the worldly enjoyments and privileges of the
next generation7
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-19

RESPECTING proposed changes in the natural
gas ordinance the gentleman whom the Journal
reported yesterday said: ''There must be no
delay in this matter for the company wants to
begin laying pipe next Monday" Suppose an
Octopus" had come here aud talked that way,
how Rome would have howled7
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-19

ACTORS are VIGOROUSLY poor public speak
ers, having little to say and saying it awk-
wardly when called upon to make original
addresses, but Mr.. Henry Irving proves him
self to be an exception to the rule. His
speech at Stratford is a gem in its way-a
series of happy thoughts happily expressed.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-19
organization.

GEORGE FRANCIS TRAIN captured the en-
tire city of st. Louis on his arrival there by
registering from "Cock-Roche town." This
deadly stab at Chicago and its Mayor at once
assured cordial reception for Train in st.
Louis. There is method in his madness.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-19
A Lack of Consistency.

Western Christian Advocate-First Page
His [Tayiorsl form among the wilds of Africa
is the hoary wonder of modern evangelization:
but he is not bishop. He has the heart of the
church as living men have but he is not bishop
Western Christian Advocate-Fourth Page.
There are now seventy-eight persons with
Bishop Taylor in Central Africa.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-19

WE shudder to think what awful things
would have been said if the Standard Oil
Company, for instance, had made PROPOSE
ton to Major Doxey's company to get out of
%ba uovi
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-19

THE use of the streets and alleys has been
granted by the City Council to the Indianap-
oils Writing Telegraph Company, and another
set Of wires is to be added to the already dan
gerous collection of telegraph, telephone and
electric light lines that aff1ict US. Some day
disaster will come because Of these wires, and
there should be halt called.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-19
Doesn't Count.

MIIwaukee SentIneI.
Among the old people in New England, the
Boston Globe has found fifty persons over
eighty years of age who attribute their preser-
walton to 1.-THE moderate of alcoholic drinks.
This doesn't count for much because outside of
easy-going New England there very few per-
who can use alcoholic drinks in harmless
moderation
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-19

YOUNG lady of New York who has disap-
peared from homo is supposed to have eloped
with Chinaman who member of her
Sunday school class. This may be good meth
cd of making converts, but it is to be feared
that the Chinaman will presently be able to
offer more reasons for being heather than
those enumerated by Wong Chin Foo.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-19
Disposed to Profit by the Lesson.

South Bend ines (Dem.)
Judging from the general tenor of the COM
ments of the Democratic press the outcome
of the late municipal contest at Indianapolis, the
result was just what had been generally antici-
pated. Now let the leaders in Marion county
take heed from the lesson taught and put the
party In shape for more promising results in the
fnf
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-19

PRESIDENT CLEVELAND was filled with ''rev-
erent enthusiasm" at Jackson's grave. but that
sentiment was absent from his mind when he
passed Lincoln's old home and burial place with
no token of remembrance respect
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-19

SOME of the Southern crowds are more un-
nannerly than the mob which greeted the
President at Chicago, and that is saying
great deal
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-19

THE adjourned meeting of those interested
in the formation of a law and order league
will be held tonight in Pfaffiin's Hall, when
the committee appointed will report plan of
or0auiZation
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-19

The selt-evident fact that Henry Irving did
not draw his Stratford speech from the ency-
clopedia must cause Americas peripatetic
orator to wonder where he got his ideas.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-19
Amending the Natural Gas Ordinance.


To the Editor of the indianapolis Journal
According to common report. the Indianapolis
Natural-gas Company is getting ready to ask
the city Council to amend the natural-gas ordi-
nance SO as to allow higher prices to be charged
and, also, to strike out from the ordinance all
that part relating to the charges for the
privilege of laying pipes in the streets OF the
CITY. 1t seems to be understood that that COM
pany will ask the Council to fix the limit of
prices at about 80 per cent higher than those in
the present ordinance and to do away with the
meter system for domestic purposes Coupled
with this is intmation that it must be acted
upon Immediately there is not day to be
lost. and. lnducement for prompt action,
that company expresses willingness to furnish
a bond in the sum of $500. 600. though il is not
.clear why such large bond is necessary.
So that. after all the long delays and represen-
tations made by friends who seemed authorized
to speak for that company. a matter of fact,
it never intended to bring gas here under the
present ordinance. and now, after all the other
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-19

Mrs. CORA URQUHART POTTER" has arrived
in New York with wagon-load of trunks and
a theatrical manager. james Brown" seems to
have been dropped, which is perhaps just as we'll
for J. B.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-19

Is it not about time for more heavy articles
On the methods of the octopus?
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-19

Telephone Calls.
Business Office Editorial Rooms PAP
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-19

great deal.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-01-05

Nor long sincc the town of East port, Maine, was almost destroyed by fire. When congress met Mr. Boutelle of that state attempted to get a special act passed to admit building material to be used in re- building that city, free. MT. Breck. lnridge insisted that the bill should go to the regular committee having in charge tariff matters, making the point on the Maine congressman that by this act he admitted the onerous nature of the present tariff laws. He (Boutelle) was willing to pass an act to give special relief to a Maine town. but not willing to pass one for the relief of she whole country.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-01-05
FREE TRADE.

The reduction of internal revenue and the taking of of revenue stamps from Proprietary Medicines, no doubt has largely benefited the con sumers, as well as relieving the bur den of home manufacturers. Espec- ially IS this the case with GREENS AUGUST FLOWER and BoscHEE's GER MAN SYRUP, as the reduction of thir ty six cents per dozen, has been ad ded to increase the size of the bottles containing these remedies, thereby giving one fifth more. medicine Tn the D cent size. The AUGUST Flow ER for Dyspepsia and Liver Com plaint, and the GERMAN SYRUP for Cough and Lung troubles, have per haps, the largest sale of any medi- cines in the world. The advantage of increased size of the bottles will be greatly appreciated by the sick and afflicted, in every town and vii. lage in civilized countries. Sample bottles for 10 cents remain the same size.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-01-05
possible protection around our homes

possible protection around our homes and friends. It has endeayored to ls utmost ability to be worthy of the confidence and respect of our people. For tine incoming year it asks the continued friendship and favor q the good people for whom It has la. bored so long whose interests have ever been so dear to 1t It wants the active sympathy of every good man in the county and his word ol commendation and act of friendship. It wants to go into the homes of cv- cry family in the county. Ii ought to % there, for it is distinctively the mouthpiece of Pope county, and has always taken pride in her advance ment and defense. The DEMOCRAT in the beginning of new year be- speaks the earnest aid of friends throughout the county in extending it's circulation. It comes to you in this issue wishing you happy New Year and great prosperity and peace for the year 1887.